[BillSPrestonEsq]

Originally Posted by ThanksALatte

Wow...where? I mean, I was babysitting when I was 12, but that's really it. But most 12 year old boys don't want to babysit. (and I really didn't get paid for babysitting...)

When I said "spending money" I didn't necessarily mean allowance. I meant stuff such as going out with friends, or going to camp during the summer, church activities, etc. I do think kids should work for their money, but I don't think they should be financially independent at that age. Anyhow...this is diverting from the topic so I'll shut up.

I made that money with manual labor,and once I got enough for a lawnmower, mowing lawns, and then paper routes. And that said I paid for camps, anything I wanted beyond the bare basics, and clothes.pretty much my parents supplied rent and food at that age. I was independent everywhere else financially. While I don't see this as ideal. It is very feasible for a 12 year old to be earning money, and with me, it instilled a high work ethic.

[Epaphras]

Originally Posted by BillSPrestonEsq

I made that money with manual labor,and once I got enough for a lawnmower, mowing lawns, and then paper routes. And that said I paid for camps, anything I wanted beyond the bare basics, and clothes.pretty much my parents supplied rent and food at that age. I was independent everywhere else financially. While I don't see this as ideal. It is very feasible for a 12 year old to be earning money, and with me, it instilled a high work ethic.

I mowed lawns in the summer and shoveled snow in the winter when I was 12. A little later (13/14) I was a golf caddie.

All this to say, it's not unreasonable to expect a 12 year-old to earn some money on his own. You shouldn't instill workaholism at an early age but neither should he free-ride at that age.

But this is all beside the point

[danalyn]

ha... I haven't updated this (or my journal) yet to say that he's coming this weekend. Not over March Break.

[smitty2622]

I’ve had several teenagers, exchange students, foster kids, relatives, and friends’ kids. Believe me having everything in writing is a big help. So is being hard at first and easing up later. I wish you and your brother all the best. I pray God blesses you in your endeavor, and you all become closer through the experience.




Peace